The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTE DSG (17 - 19) vs. Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8 SKYACTIV-Drive (19 - ..)
€ 36,900
€ 27,600
€ 36,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf GTE is 7.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8.
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
58.4
70.8
79.8
56.5
70.7
79.8
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
58.4 in
Height
56.5 in
103.5
168.3
107.3
175.6
168.3 in
Length
175.6 in
103.5 in
Wheelbase
107.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4231 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %
General
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
AU
Generation
BP
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DGE*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
201 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
114 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf GTE
201 hp
114 hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
258 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
VW Golf GTE
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Performance
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
138 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf GTE
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
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17.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.97 lb/hp
VW Golf GTE
17.71 lb/hp
26.97 lb/hp
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Fuel Economy
147 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW Golf GTE
147 mpg
50 mpg
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
No data
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
1553 mi
Range
674 mi
VW Golf GTE
1553 mi
674 mi
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Environmental Impact
30.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
96.7 kWh
VW Golf GTE
30.3 kWh
96.7 kWh
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
58 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTE
Mazda 3 SKYACTIV-D 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
7.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft
32.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.1 cu ft
